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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During j[Gg[7q{y
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at e?+&2zMq
jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, rUZ09>nDy
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, '<x
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and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and h} Lrp r2r
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, ?{\h`+A
much of which is said to be based on science. iw{^nSD
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become L| ;WE=
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well .0p'G }1
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for X'j9l4Ph7
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, ANTWWs}
tools, echoes, and rainbows. eV j7%9
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It f dJ<(i]7W
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide !\!j?z=O8
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the q 4Mv2SPT
curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, a3L-q>h
language arts, music, or art! (*9-F
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Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific ~ 1~|/WG
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and Z9
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reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh xqfIm%9i}
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions SGu`vN]
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against Cv [1 HO<
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this y-{? 0mLq
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with 4hzdc ]
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the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, }b]eiPWN
is needed. (293 words) t9)S^: 0
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them IyA
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will _____.
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A. work in scientific research institutions i8S=uJ]n
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters
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D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration +.Xi7x+#O
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. ';v1AX}5q
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy MjWxfW/
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C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar Cj$:TWYIh[
with the process and spirit of science |a %Wd
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. F|@\IVEB]
A. practicing communication skills '.C#"nY>1
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C. taking art courses z#1"0Ks&P
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. 0Ua=&;/2
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others ,RW`9+gx
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty pC #LQ
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments
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D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the +bT[lJ2O>G
passage the writer seems to ______. $x,EPRNs
A. prove that science is a successful course in school ]k'^yc{5
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school @DF7j|]tV
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict ]
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that children who learn science will be good scientists jsx&h
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